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Variable color display and a USB port

Kenwood's KDC-255U CD receiver delivers solid performance and plenty of features at a pretty nice price.You get variable color illumination for the buttons so you can set the color to match your dash lighting perfectly. The front USB port allows you to control the music on your iPhone® or Android® phone through this Kenwood, and gives you access to SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, Pandora Internet radio, and other apps on your iPhone too.

You can adjust the color on this Kenwood's buttons to match your car's illumination.

Power packed

Kenwood built impressive amplification into this receiver. You'll notice a dramatic power boost and improved sound quality, even if you still have your factory speakers — with aftermarket speakers, the difference is even more significant. With a 3-band EQ and 3-level bass boost, you can tweak your music to your heart's content, while the Supreme Setting feature enhances the sound of MP3 and WMA files. If you add a powered sub to your system, you can use the sub level control, the low-pass crossover, and the phase setting to adjust your bass.

Feature friendly

The easily accessed front-panel minijack input offers a quick connection for portable music players and other audio devices. Or if CDs are more your style, this receiver delivers excellent sound quality, soundstaging, and stereo separation, whether they're produced by your favorite prerecorded CDs or discs that you loaded up with MP3 and WMA files. Your passengers can use the included wireless remote to change tunes, sources, and sound settings.

iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.

Product Highlights:

General features:

CD receiver with AM/FM tuner

built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)

iPod control (also compatible with Music Control app for Android phones)

Pandora control with iPhone

plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files

Other features and specs:

Why replace your factory radio?

Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car.

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Not what I was expecting

Written By Thomas, Rockwall, texas on Sunday, April 20, 2014

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This unit was easy to install and sounds cleaner but quieter than my last unit, the lights work well but are too slow for my taste, the menus too complex, and the pandora refuses to link to my phones pandora, and the bass is way weaker than my last unit

Great receiver

I have always liked Kendwood products. I have purchased 2 Kenwood units in the past and they still work fine after 10 years. I purchased this unit for my son's car as a Christmas gift. We installed it and the sound quality was beyond surprising despite using the factory speakers of a 12 year old car. (this is his first car, just got license to drive)

Nice Receiver

Received. In a timely. Manner during Christmas holiday . Installed in 93 Honda Accord . I did not want a expensive radio Just a daily driver got on sale for the price sound quality very good and with stock speakers just the right option menu You will learn in about 20 min. Worth every penny simple and looks very nice with multiple color schemes that change all the time

Kenwood KDC-255U

Deliver took only three work days. Easy to install with Crutchfields' s auto guide which was comprehensive and accurate configuration for my 2001 Tacoma pickup truck. It took only two hours to install.

Pros:1. fast delivery; 2. easy installation; 3. the sound is great. 4. easy to understand instructions on how to program the buttons for my needs. 5. I like the colorful lighting. 6. best of all, can't beat the price for this great sounding radio with Apple ipod hookup as advertised. Thank you, Crutchfield!

Cons:1. Although buttons are small, I am now used to them after a week of trial and error.

Great inexpensive option

I bought this unit because my OEM CD player died, and my wife wanted something to play CDs on. Since I wanted something inexpensive, this fit the bill. It came with a free "in dash kit", so that was a great bonus. The controls take a bit of getting used to, but once you play around a bit, you'll get the hang of things. My reception for one of my local channels doesn't seem to be quite as good, so the antenna adapter might not work as well the OEM setup.

nice

this was what my son was looking something with a USB port. After install stero work great sounded good.

Pros:was what i was looking for extra cable and plugs a big benefit.

Cons:After install placed dash back together radio work all was good accept when he went home no dash lights. We did not hook up the dimmer wire to anything because there was no place or direction on where it needed it to go. Had to take all a part and we found a hot wire when key switch was turned on for dash lights to work. after thatt all is good.

Great Experience - Decent Radio

Crutchfield's Customer Service Is Second To NONE.... I had an issue on the install when I had no sound coming out of the speakers. I called their customer service and turns out that even though nothing in the vehicle said "Infinity" it was. Needless to say, I had to bypass the amp or connect the blue amp wire. They even emailed me a copy of the bypass wiring diagram. Also, I have installed many radios over the years and Crutchfield's dash kits have been superior with detailed instructions. I will buy again and recommend to my friends.. Thanks With Exception of the volume knob, I would rather have purchased the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X397 which I purchased previously for the same price. It has much more customization. Over all this is still a decent head unit.

Cons:Sound gets a tad distorted when turned loud.
I wish that the color that you choose from the selection also changed with the color of the display info. For example, green unit face color with white/blue display info color doesn't look good together.
Not near as much sound customization as my previous purchase of the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X397. However, this units volume knob is not slick and I do like that much, much better

Great CD Receiver

I am a fan of the Kenwood products and this one did not disappoint. I purchased it for Christmas gift for me mom. After a few what does this mean and how did you do that she was off and going. The ability to change the color of the background was a neat favor for her. sounded great with factory speakers, she listens to books on CD a lot. For the money I am very happy with it.

Got it done

Great product. I purchased this receiver to upgrade the factory radio. I wanted to stay in a budget and reviewed plenty of units. From others personal reviews and a great customer service chat with Crutchfield I installed this unit and it has done everything it stated, installation was very simple.

Great stereo for a great price

As with anything new, it took me a little getting use to the extra functions that this stereo offered me and how to operate it. I ran into a few problems with installing it undoubtedly due to my ignorance in almost everything electrical, but those were resolved within 3 minutes of calling Customer Service to walk me through the issues! I didn't purchase new speakers with this stereo but it automatically cleaned the sound up and made me feel like the speakers were new as well - great sound! Stereo looks amazing in the car and I LOVE being able to play my own playlists from my iPod through the USB port. A+

Pros:Ease of Installation (I did it)
Improved sound of standard speakers
Looks great
Features everything I need in a stereo

Cons:If I had to pick something it would be the time it takes to get use to new things, but honestly this is no deterrent.

Kenwood KDC-255U

NICE radio! Great AM/FM radio functions. I REALLY like being able to plug my digital Sony Walkman into the USB port and listen to music and audiobooks that I have loaded onto the Walkman when we hit the road! Easy installation with the installation wire harness and faceplate, though there are some spare wires that I do not need in my old Dodge Dakota with a fixed antenna.

Good Kenwood

The Kenwood KDC-255U is a great radio and CD player. It integrates very well with my iPod. I had a little trouble installing the receiver because the wiring diagram was less than helpful. But great quality and a good price.

Pretty colors, Great sound

This little radio puts out a ton of sound for a great, low price. The one feature I love though, is the color changing lights on the face. Sure I'm easily amused, but it's just cool. The receiver seems to pull in a ton of stations my old radio could not. One flaw I don't like though, is the lack of a tuner knob. Not a big gripe, but it is one. It also installs easily with the Crutchfield parts it comes with, with minimal work. If you need to replace or upgrade the radio in your old Chevy, yoiu can beat this one.

Very nice.

Written By Danny T., Avella,PA on Saturday, December 07, 2013

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The head unit works great. Really like the color changing on it. Makes my normal stock speakers sound great, plus my sub a nice boost. I like how it has it's own subwoofer setting. Overall for the price I think this is a wonderful buy.

Kenwood KDC-255U

Great value for my application and needs. Replaced OEM radio in 1999 diesel truck with new speakers as well. 1000X improvement in sound. No longer have to use a cassette tape to use my ipod. Has Pandora capability etc. Sound is really good. Only negative is small buttons. Install instructions were great and everything I needed to have a finished product was included. Plus free shipping. Love the purchase and love Crutchfield-they are a great company.

doesn't work with android

Claims to work with android. The app you download so that it will control from your android does not work with the radio. You plug it in and it registers as having no music on the device. When you select music it plays through your android not through the head unit.

Pros:sound quality is solid
Settings are straight forward

Cons:Does not work with android, that was the whole reason I bought it.

Crutchfield response on Wednesday, November 06, 2013We forwarded this review to our Technical Support team for follow-up. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Great Stereo

Another great Kenwood product. This stereo makes my old speakers sound better and living out in the country, it has better reception and picks up more stations. The wiring harness that came with the stereo made it easy to install. Great Tech Support from the guys at Crutchfield.

Pros:Love the Pandora feature and the fact that the LED display changes colors.

Cons:probably should have ordered a better mounting kit. The one that came free with the stereo caused the stereo to be a little loose. I rigged it for a tighter fit.

Love it!

It took a little bit for me to get used to but once I did I was golden! What I like most about this unit is that it has a built in sub. I may not even have to hook my old sub-woofer back up I am getting that good of bass from this thing! The guy that helped me pick this one was really cool about everything, helped me select down to the last detail. Now all that's left is to give it new speakers as the factory ones are taking a major beating! lol Thank you Crutchfield!!

Good deal to me!

Written By RobY, California on Thursday, October 17, 2013

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Very easy to install with the Crutchfield installation kit. Schematics and diagrams made wire connections simple. I soldered/shrink tubed the harness and it went flawlessly after using the suggested wiring verification test for my F250. I wanted something that I could plug my satellite radio into using an auxiliary jack, instead of the window suction cups junk holding the unit antenna output wire. Need to figure that out so as to not mess with FM station interference. Stereo works great and sounds awesome compared to the old burned up ford factory radio that liked eating cassettes (what are those again... :)... ).

Pros:Easy radio set up and install. Like the color selection to match the trucks normal dash light color.

Love my new car stereo!

I purchased my factory refurbished Kenwood KDC-255U recently and couldn't be more happy with it. Installing it into my Honda CR-V was not the easiest process thanks to the design of the Honda, but it looks great, sounds great, and the USB input terminal makes playing my iPod in the car a piece of cake. I wasn't sure what to expect, buying a factory refurbished product, but this one looks brand new. Now I wish I had replaced the stock radio in my car years ago!

Pros:Sounds awesome and I love the color display. A great value for the price!